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Darren Cheeseman

Temagami,ON

Summary

Adept at driving growth and enhancing customer relations, I leveraged financial management and strategic planning skills at Ridgewood Cottages to significantly boost client satisfaction. My tenure at Town Of New Tecumseth honed my ability to lead teams and optimize operations, demonstrating a strong blend of technical and mechanical proficiency and interpersonal communication.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Owner/ Operator Ridgewood Cottages

Self-employed
03.2022 - Current
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
  • Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
  • Implemented marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and attract new customers.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Operator in Charge Sir Fred Banting Wwtp

Town Of New Tecumseth
02.2001 - 03.2022
  • Operated various types of machinery, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in diverse work environments.
  • Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
  • Assisted in training new operators, sharing knowledge of best practices and promoting a culture of teamwork amongst peers.
  • Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
  • Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure seamless coordination of tasks and efficient completion of projects.
  • Reduced equipment downtime by troubleshooting issues and performing timely repairs.
  • Consistently met or exceeded performance targets while maintaining strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations.
  • Accurately documented all operational data, ensuring up-to-date records for review and analysis.
  • Handled adjustments or modifications to machines as needed based on product specifications or changes in operational parameters.
  • Collaborated with other departments to optimize production workflows.
  • Conducted preventative maintenance on equipment to reduce repair costs.
  • Performed general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime.
  • Investigated processing errors and malfunctions, resolving issues with minor machine repairs.
  • Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and protocols.
  • Conducted routine maintenance checks to prevent unexpected machinery downtime, ensuring continuous production flow.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Class A Automotive Technician

K Mart Canada, Guardian Auto Sunoco, Self Employed
01.1993 - 02.2001
  • Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
  • Maintained a clean and organized work environment, demonstrating pride in personal workspace while contributing to overall shop cleanliness.
  • Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
  • Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
  • Repaired brake, exhaust, electrical and other systems for domestic automotive brands.
  • Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
  • Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
  • Analyzed vehicle data using advanced diagnostic equipment.
  • Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
  • Read and followed technical documentation to complete accurate repairs.
  • Investigated customer complaints to identify cause of malfunctions.
  • Serviced air conditioning systems, changed and topped off fluids and completed maintenance inspections.
  • Performed safety and emissions inspections.
  • Explained maintenance and repair needs to customers and offered advice on preventative maintenance.
  • Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
  • Explained estimates and determined repair timelines to manage customer expectations.
  • Trained and coached junior employees on procedures for completing various types of repairs and maintenance on cars and light trucks.
  • Utilized special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines to align wheels, axles, frames and steering mechanisms of automobiles.
  • Diagnosed complex electrical issues, restoring vehicle functionality.

Education

Class 1-3 Ww Licenses, Class 1-2 Wt,wd Licenses - Water/ Wastewater Certification

Ontario Water Wastewater Cert. Office
Etobicoke, ON

Automotive Technician Map 32 - Automotive Technician Program

Centennial College
Scarborough, On
06-1994

High School Diploma -

North Park S.s.
Bramalea On
01-1984

Skills

  • Customer relations
  • Small business operations
  • Relationship building
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Financial management
  • Marketing
  • Project estimating
  • Business planning
  • Business management
  • Project management
  • Strategic planning
  • Marketing tactics
  • Customer service

Accomplishments

winner of the ray thompson award for education achievement in college.

4.0 grade point average in college

academic and extra cirricu;ar team leader as voted by my piers

attained highest available licenses allowed in new tecumseth for both water treatment and distribution,class 2, as well as wastewater treatment and collection, class 3.


many courses taken and certificates achieved for work related subjects. examples include whimis training, ppe training, self contained breathing apparatus, first aid, propane and gas training, transportation of dangerous goods, confined space training to name just a few.

real world experience with mechanical equipment, design, construction, building, repair, plumbing, electrical, water and sewer have allowed me to succeed and thrive in my new venture into lodge ownership and maintenance.



Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Certification

class A automotive technician

class 3 wastewater treatment

class 3 wastewater collection

class 2 water treatment

class 2 water distribution

Timeline

Owner/ Operator Ridgewood Cottages

Self-employed
03.2022 - Current

Operator in Charge Sir Fred Banting Wwtp

Town Of New Tecumseth
02.2001 - 03.2022

Class A Automotive Technician

K Mart Canada, Guardian Auto Sunoco, Self Employed
01.1993 - 02.2001

Class 1-3 Ww Licenses, Class 1-2 Wt,wd Licenses - Water/ Wastewater Certification

Ontario Water Wastewater Cert. Office

Automotive Technician Map 32 - Automotive Technician Program

Centennial College

High School Diploma -

North Park S.s.

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